Maple Creek is blessed to have a compassionate, considerate, and committed man of God as its shepherd leader and servant. Rev. Earl D. Simmons, Sr. is a humble man who loves God, family, church, and people.

God has given Pastor Simmons a vision for Maple Creek and has divinely equipped and gifted him to achieve God's plan for the church and its people.

He is an accomplished preacher, pilgrim, and missionary who has traveled and ministered in five countries over three continents. He is a gifted leader, a talented teacher, adminstrator, counselor, and coach. His love of people and his passion for service are his Christian trademarks.

Rev. Earl D. Simmons Sr. preached his first sermon as pastor of Maple Creek Baptist Church in Greer on Sunday, November 1, 2009. The sermon was titled "Laying Your Faith on the Line."

Rev. Simmons served the last nine years as pastor of Mount Olives United Missionary Baptist Church in Washington, DC. He completed his Master's Degree in Theology at Virginia Union University's Samuel DeWitt Proctor School of Theology in Richmond, Va.

Rev. Simmons is the 12th pastor of the 130 year-old church. Rev. Simmons is married to Lady Sonia R. Simmons. They have three adult children (Earl Jr., William Herschel, and Shauniece) and four grandchildren.

We are thankful to God to have a servant leader who enjoys his calling and willingly sacrifices for the needs of others.